Archive for September, 2009

Automotive Semiconductor, Still a Promising Market.

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Typically when we think of advanced electronics in cars most of us think that the new technology is only in the high-end cars like the Mercedes S-Class. This is changing and Ford Motor Company is pushing the envelope with the new 2010 Taurus.
The 2010 model has added a bundle of nifty electronics for safety that [...]

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Intel Outlook On Track With Semico Forecast

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Last week (August 28, 2009) Intel raised its revenue forecast for 3Q 2009.  The company stated that due to “stronger than expected demand” for microprocessors and chipsets it has raised is revenue forecast to $9.0 B, plus or minus $200 million.  The previous outlook given by Intel in July was between $8.1 and $8.9 billion.
Intel is [...]

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Gasoline Engine or Battery Power: What Semiconductors Will Be Needed?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Gasoline or electric?  Hybrid or plug-in.  Lithium ion or fuel cell?  What will we be driving?  It depends on the supply of oil, the price of gasoline, global warming, battery technology and more; but, whatever the outcome, there’s opportunity for semiconductors.
Automobile sales are beginning a recovery from a disastrous slump.  Sales will increase more than [...]

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